21st Sep 2001, 06:49

I have owned my Satria 1.6GLi since 1998 and it has been a very reliable car but the rear boot is constantly leaking whenever it rains or when I have it washed. 3 trips to the service dealer later and it still leaks to the point where my spare tyre compartment is now used for a fish tank. And even with power steering, the steering feels quite heavy compared to the Wira's. Maintenance wise, is very low and it can go about 340km on a full tank of fuel. Can anyone get better mileage?

4th Dec 2000, 15:39

I am from Malaysia and I was an ardent Civic fan until I saw the GTi. I think I did swear that I would not be caught dead in a Proton until I test drove the GTi.. the performance is so-so but this is forgotten once you turn the corners at pin point accuracy at about 140kms an hour and with minimal body roll.

Then I had the problem of dealing with all the other Proton owners trying to race, tailgate and even trying to talk to me about the GTi at lights.

I went on to transplant into the GTi a Mitsubishi Lancer GSR 1.8 turbo engine. Nothing sounds better when you are picking up and the roar of the Kakimoto exhaust system coupled with the turbo wheeee type of sound is music to my ears..... the blow off valve gives me a small rush everytime I change gear...

My next aim.. instrumentation and possibly an Evo 4 powerplant...

Overall.. I'll keep this car for ages... it attracts more attention than a souped up Vtec or CR-V in Kuala Lumpur.